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Field fracture management.

Margaret C Mudge1, Lawrence R Bramlage

  • 1Equine Emergency and Critical Care, Department of Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. mudge.3@osu.edu <mudge.3@osu.edu>

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|March 24, 2007
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Emergency equine fracture management, including distal limb and skull fractures, is crucial. Prompt stabilization, owner communication, and addressing shock are key for successful outcomes in horses.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Equine Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Distal limb and skull fractures in horses present significant emergency management challenges.
  • Concurrent pain, hemorrhage, and hypovolemia can lead to shock, complicating fracture treatment.
  • Effective initial management is critical for patient survival and prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline essential emergency management strategies for equine distal limb and skull fractures.
  • To emphasize the importance of owner communication and fracture stabilization.
  • To discuss the initial treatment and transport of horses with fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current emergency protocols for equine fractures.
  • Discussion of diagnostic assessment and stabilization techniques.

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  • Emphasis on fluid therapy and shock management.

    • Main Results:

    • Careful assessment and owner counseling are vital for distal limb fractures.
    • Adequate fracture stabilization or coaptation is necessary.
    • Fluid therapy is often required to manage shock before definitive fracture treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective emergency management, including stabilization and shock treatment, improves outcomes for horses with limb and skull fractures.
    • Field treatment and appropriate patient transport are critical components of emergency care.
    • A systematic approach to emergency fracture care enhances the chances of a successful recovery.